Club Results
Wednesday 16th October Winner: Finbarr McNamee (15) – 42 pts Runner-up: Bernard Nash (25) – 40 pts Gross: David McCormick (3) – 35 gross pts Saturday 19th October Winner: David McCormick (3) – 38 pts Runner-up: Mark Bradley (22) – 36 pts Gross: Jamie Foley (Scr) – 35 gross pts Third: Eunan McGarrigle (10) – 36 pts Sunday 20th October Winner: John Shields (16) – 35 pts BOT Runner-up: Brendan McHugh (16) – 35 pts Ladies News Sunday Members Competition The weekend weather caused a bit of a storm to our fixtures. As a result, we had no weekend competitions. However, there is not a huge deal of surprise to see that Lady Captain Noreen McConigley has won the September monthly re-enter competition. Deirdre Hensey was runner-up. Both being the in-form ladies at the moment. Ladies Winter Links The timesheet will shortly open for the Winter Links starting on Oct 31st. Book on BRS or call the club (074) 915 9459. Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser A wee reminder that all entry fees from the October re-enter competitions plus the Pink Raffle will be donated at the end of October. Tickets for the draw may be purchased in the shop. Other news Congratulations to the ladies from Gweedore Golf Club who won the 2024 Máire O’Donnell Trophy. There is currently 6” placing on the fairways.
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Club News Donegal League title for Charlie's Angels Portsalon were crowned winners of the Paddy Carr Donegal League for the first time in 21 years on Saturday after a hard-earned result in Gweedore. Leading 5-0 after the first leg, Portsalon ventured west knowing that a half-point would secure the trophy, but also safe in the knowledge that a strong Gweedore team had it within their capabilities to turn things around. Team Captain Cathal Canning could take nothing for granted and faced an anxious afternoon as the Gweedore lads made inroads in every direction. As the front matches reached the turn it was the pairing of Johnny Shields and Kevin Boyce in match one against Hugh Gallagher and Michael McBride that were looking to be Portsalon's strongest hope of getting the decisive result. They went 2up in the match for the first time after 14th hole and maintained that advantage playing the 16th, where Johnny Shields holed out from 3.5 feet for par to leave the match dormie and thus secure the half-point required for Portsalon to win the Donegal League crown. While the remaining games were all called in, Sean Sweeney and his Gweedore side will know that they were going to make a tremendous scrap of it, leading as they were in the four remaining matches that were stretched back as far as 10th tee, all with very little in them. For Portsalon, however, it was a definite mix of relief and elation to get over the line on a day when gusting winds in Magheragallon made the playing conditions extremely tough for all concerned. After some near misses in the Donegal League over the last decade, this was the culmination of a long journey for team skipper Cathal Canning. Charlie has overseen our Donegal League team almost exclusively since 2008 and has poured his heart and soul into the event, both as a player and non-playing captain in that time, rightfully putting the Donegal League where it should be – at the front and centre as one of the most coveted team events each year. A massive congratulations is due to him and to his teams - those that played on Saturday afternoon, those that helped get the team into the final and everyone that had donned the Portsalon colours in this competition over recent years to try and finally win it once more. Commiserations on this occasion to a fine Gweedore team, themselves playing in a first final for some time. With the talent on display and the strongest senior scratch team in the county, it is only likely to be their first chance and certainly not their last. Thanks to Sean and his team for the wonderful welcome and hospitality throughout and the spirit both legs were played – the way that the Donegal League should be. Club Results Wednesday 9th October Winner: Cathal Toland (16) – 37 pts BOT Runner-up: Gerard Duffy (13) – 37 pts Saturday 12th October Winner: Paul Whorton (2) – 37 pts Runner-up: Patrick Kelly (20) – 36 pts Sunday 13th October Winner: Ronan McAteer (10) – 41 pts BOT Runner-up: Chuck McTaggart (13) – 41 pts Gross: Sean Forbes (5) – 31 gross pts Third: Joe Coyle (11) – 40 pts Ladies News Members Competition It’s not often I start with the winner of the Sunday Members competition but given that Deirdre Hensey shook off a bit of jet lag travelling home at 7am, and still managed to return the best card, having taken to the course in freezing cold biting winds, she deserves this week’s headline! Donegal League Lady Captain Noreen and the ladies branch extend their warmest congratulations to Cathal Canning’s team on their wonderful victory in the Donegal League for the first time in 21 years on Saturday in Gweedore. I think the celebrations might still be continuing! New Lady Members A huge Céad Míle Fáilte to our 9 new lady members from Lady Captain Noreen and all the members of Portsalon Golf Club. May you all enjoy many years of new friendships and golf in this wonderful club and course. Breast Cancer Research Just a wee reminder to everyone that all proceeds from our re-entry competition throughout the month of October will be donated to Breast Cancer Research. There is also a Pink Raffle for which tickets can be purchased in the shop and the draw will be at the end of the month. Winter Links The Ladies Winter Links will be played on 31st October. Unfortunately, stormy weather prevented the September Links from going ahead, so fingers crossed this time around! Sunday Members Winner – Deirdre Hensey 38pts Runner-Up – Pamela Clinton 37pts Bot Portsalon make flying start in Donegal League final Cathal Canning's Donegal League team are in control of the decider against Gweedore after they made a clean sweep on Sunday afternoon, winning all five matches in the home leg on what turned into a sun-kissed afternoon in Portsalon. The day started with mizzle lingering over the course as the teams took to the first tee but, by late afternoon, it was perfect autumnal sunshine and idyllic golfing conditions. After some near misses in recent times, Cathal and his team are eager to get a first Donegal League pennant for Portsalon since 2003 and they have made the ideal start. There were wins for Ryan McGettigan and Kevin Boyce over Padraig Doherty and Michael Dwyer in match one and Stephen Connolly and Jack Friel over Dylan Dwyer and Emmet McGee in match two as Portsalon got the perfect start from the front end. In match three Patrick McGowan and David Butler turned around a deficit at midway to win their tussle with Declan McBride and Anthony Doherty, while Enda McElhinney and Odhran McGowan won the final match against Joe Bonar and Neil Paul Whoriskey. By that point, it left only Donal Callaghan Jnr and Shane Sandilands on the course as they duelled with Lorcan Mulligan and Paul McCool in a nail biting contest. A superb up and down from Paul McCool on the 15th cut the Portsalon lead to one hole. It remained at one-up when Donal Callaghan's birdie attempt on the 16th sat on the lip but Gweedore would level matters on the 17th after an incredibly good pitch shot from Lorcan Mulligan out of the right-hand rough set him up for a five-foot birdie chance that he took. With the swelling gallery around them, it was a simply stunning up and down and it sent the match up the 18th all-square. With neither Gweedore player able to par from tricky spots, it left Shane Sandilands needing two putts from off the back of the 18th green to complete the sweep and a superb lag putt afforded him the chance to win the match, which he duly took, holing out from 3.5 feet under pressure. Cathal and his team will head to Machaire Gathlán on Saturday afternoon requiring a half-point to bring the Donegal League crown to Portsalon for the first time since in 21 years. All support is welcome for the second leg, with a strong Gweedore side certain to make life difficult on home soil. On Sunday, squad member Alistair Rodger was on hand with nourishment for the Portsalon team on the 12th tee, which were much welcomed, while the teams' 11th man was John Shields, who was all over the course throughout the match to relay score updates and give encouragement to those in yellow and black. Club Results Wednesday 2nd October Winner: Cathal O'Brien (23) – 42 pts Runner-up: Dean Shields (12) – 39 pts BOT Gross: Kevin Boyce (5) – 32 gross pts Third: Seanan McAleer (14) – 39 pts Saturday 5th October Winner: Cathal O'Brien (24) – 45 Sunday 6th October Winner: Marty Doran (30) – 40 pts Runner-up: Philip Durning (10) – 39 pts BOT Gross: Sean Hensey (4) – 32 pts Third: Sean Barrett (19) – 39 pts Ladies News Ladies in the Pink A very well supported Play in Pink fundraiser for breast cancer research took place on Fri 4th October. There were no blushes on Mary Barrett as she took the top honours with a magnificent 38 pts. Challenging weather from the start brought out a pink flush on most players who wrapped up in any shade of pink, or just any shade at all! A fun day while also supporting a charity very close to all our hearts was enjoyed by everyone. The Pink Raffle will continue through the month of October, and all funds from the October ladies re-entry will also be donated. Raffle tickets are available in the shop. Winner – Mary Barrett 38pts Runner-Up – Evelyn O’Malley 36pts 3rd – Miriam Bennett 34pts Front 9 – Noreen McConigley 17pts Back 9 – Kathleen Kelly 21pts Sunday Members 6th October Winner - Anne Speedie 33pts Bot Runner-Up - Aedeen Conway – 33pts Bot Club News
Johnny's still got the winning touch at 87! Congrats are certainly due to our longest-standing member, Mr Johnny Strain, who won Wednesday's members competition with 41 points at the sprightly age of 87! A member at Portsalon for more than six decades, it’s only a little over 12 months since he fired in a hole-in-one and he is living proof that age is just a number when the attitude remains good. Here's to many more happy days on the course. Johnny is pictured after teeing off on the 2nd hole, with thanks to Claire McGonagle for the stunning pic that certainly does capture a man in a happy place. Wednesday September 25th Winner: Johnny Strain (34) – 41 pts Runner-up: Noel Callaghan (36) – 39 pts Gross: Sean Hensey (4) – 31 gross pts Third: Seanan McAleer (15) – 38 pts Home rule for Portsalon in Junior Scratch Matchplay Portsalon GC were crowned Donegal Junior Scratch Matchplay champions on Sunday afternoon for the first time after a comprehensive win over outgoing holders Strabane. Team captain Dermot Shields and his squad capped a magnificent season with a 3-0 success against a strong Strabane team, making the most of the home advantage they enjoyed for this once-off final. An unforgettable summer's journey for this team included defeating Dunfanaghy in near pitch-dark conditions in round one and another hard fought success against Ballybofey & Stranorlar in the quarter-finals. From the get-go, team captain Dermot would have been pinpointing progress into the last four, with Portsalon confirmed as the neutral venue for both semi-finals and the final this year. Once they got that far, the team was fully aware the ball was in their court on home soil and they made no mistake. The semi-final saw them overcoming North West GC 3-0 and it was the same story in the final against Strabane as each member of the Portsalon team stood up and was counted in a display of exceptional golf all round. Testament to the strength and depth of the panel, over the semi-final and final, Portsalon won six matches and led the remaining four when they were called in – truly making the very most of the circumstances. The Portsalon team on Sunday was made up of Kevin Boyce, Cathal Canning, Patrick McGowan, Daniel Shields and Davitt Walsh. They were the five in position to don the black and yellow colours this time around, but along the way valuable contributions were made by Clive Davison, DP Logue, Ciaran McCormick, Kevin McGonagle and Ultan McGettigan and as any successful team will attest, success can only come from a strong and willing squad being formed. Sunday's team is pictured with Team Captain Dermot Shields and Club Captain Pat Horner before teeing off against Strabane. This was a really significant win for the club and an overdue gents team success and, it can only be hoped, the strong playing and capturing of silverware from this group of players will prove to be an inspiration and springboard for further Portsalon team success. Huge congrats to all involved in this landmark Donegal Junior Scratch Matchplay success and thanks, as ever, to the Donegal Golf Committee for their hard work, dedication and commitment to protecting the wonderful array of Donegal golf championships that are contested annually and rank amongst the most keenly contested prizes in the golfing calendar. Next up for Portsalon is this Sunday, when Team Captain Cathal Canning puts his Donegal League team into first leg action in the final against Gweedore. Tee-off is 1.00pm in Portsalon and all support is welcome. Portsalon Scratch Cup in association with Manor Motors Open Gross Winner: Caolan Dunn (1) – 72 BOT Runner-up: Enda Kennedy (1) – 72 Third: Seamus Conner (1) – 73 Nett Section Winner: Paul McGuigan (6) – 76 Runner-up: Cian Page (5) – 71 Third: Jack Langan ( 8 ) – 72 Intermediate Scratch Cup Gross Winner: Liam Campbell (11) – 78 Runner-up: Ronan McAteer (11) -79 Third: Eoghan McGreilis (17) – 83 Nett section Winner: Peter O'Donnell (15) – 70 BOT Runner-up: Patrick O'Kane (15) 70 BOT Third: Damion O'Donnell (18) – 70 BOT Sunday Members – September 29th Winner: Ray Devenney (20) – 67 nett Runner-up: Johnny Moore (17) – 68 nett Gross: Shaun Strain (7) – 77 gross Third: Denis Friel (19) – 71 nett Ladies News A fond and sad farewell was bid to our dear friend and esteemed member of Portsalon Golf Club, Kathleen O’Toole this week. It’s fair to say that Kathleen loved her golf whether it was regular Sunday competitions or off on golf trips with her beloved daughter Dee and friends. A proud and strong Fanad woman would be an understatement. She loved all things Fanad from holidays with her beloved sisters, hill trails, and trips locally with friends. But ranking up there with a sense of deep pride, was her Captaincy of Portsalon Golf Club in 2003. Together with Jackie Barrett, the 2003 Captain, they worked and strived to inspire many people to take up the wonderful game of golf. Witty and welcoming with a natural flair for speech making, members and visitors loved Kathleen alike. A voice of reason, and impartiality she was a fantastic member and contributor to both the ladies branch and Portsalon Golf Club over many years. Her commitment to the club did not end on completion of her Captain’s year. It is a testament to her great character that she took on many roles over the years and it is that legacy of work and diligence that saw the club grow and develop. Personally, she made me feel so welcome when I joined the Portsalon family, and she was never short of a quick witty remark when I lost the run of myself! However, the passing of Kathleen at the weekend in the loving care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice could not be felt more keenly than by her beloved family. They were the breath that breathed life into her. John, Joe, Caroline, James, Deirdre, Michael, Aisling, her grandchildren and great grandchildren will carry forward her memory. For Kathleen everything centered around her family and when she needed them most, they were with her as she passed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha. Play in Pink Ladies Open Book on BRS or call the club (074) 915 9459 to book your tee time on Friday 4th Oct. This is such a worthy fundraiser for breast cancer research. There will also be a Pink Prize Draw, and the ever popular ‘pullouts’ for those who are there for prizegiving. October re-entries will all be donated to the breast cancer research fund also. Ladies Medal Result. Winner Oct Medal – Deirdre Hensey 74. Club News
Junior Scratch Matchplay secures Strabane showdown Congratulations to our Donegal Junior Scratch Matchplay team who made the most of home advantage on Sunday afternoon to win their semi-final tussle with North West GC. Under the leadership of skipper Dermot Shields, the Portsalon team dominated and won the first three matches, ensuring the final two were called in whilst in strong positions. North West had overcome Murvagh just 24 hours earlier to take their place in the last-four and it was always going to be a tough ask for the Lisfannon team to concede home advantage with the semi-finals and final pencilled in this year for the neutral venue in Portsalon. Dermot's team consisted of Kevin Boyce, Cathal Canning, Patrick McGowan, Daniel Shields and Davitt Walsh and each member of the panel stood up to the test on Sunday with some exceptional golf that wouldn't have been out of place in the Senior Scratch semi-finals out in front of them. Their reward is a place in the final this coming Sunday, September 29th, against the defending champions Strabane GC. It certainly won't easy to topple Strabane, but once more the matches will be played in Portsalon, giving the team that best possible start. They tee off at 1.30pm on Sunday in Portsalon and all support is welcome for Dermot and his team. Seniors out of luck It was a busy day for team golf on Sunday but, alas, no success for our Senior Scratch Matchplay team or the Donegal Seniors. Stephen Connolly's Senior Scratch Matchplay ran into a strong Strabane team and, despite the home advantage, couldn't get the verdict in their semi-final as Strabane booked a date with defending champions Gweedore in the final. Joe Hensey has led his Donegal Seniors admirably all summer but they were also foiled at the final hurdle on Sunday afternoon by Cloughaneely. The first leg of the final ended all square in Portsalon, 2.5 matches apiece, ensuring it was very much advantage to the Falcarragh team for the second leg. Despite the best efforts of Captain Joe and his team, it was not to be as Cloughaneely won four matches at home. Commiserations to both Portsalon teams on their defeats. Club Results Wednesday 18th September Winner: Bernard McGettigan (31) – 43 pts Runner-up: Kyle Loughrey (23) – 42 pts Gross: Jack Patton (2) – 34 gross pts Third: Niall Blaney (25) – 40 pts Saturday 21st September Winner: Mark Cohen (21) – 43 pts Runner-up: Alan O'Doherty (13) – 42 pts Gross: Shane Magee (2) – 31 gross pts Third: Eunan McGlynn (12) – 41 pts Sunday 22nd September Winner: Joe Gallagher (17) – 41 pts Runner-up: Marty Doran (31) – 39 pts BOT Gross: Shane Magee (1) – 29 gross pts Third: John Shields (15) – 39 pts Ladies News Matchplay Singles Final The final of the ladies singles Matchplay took place between Mary Barrett and Deirdre O’Toole on Tuesday 17th Sept. I can only quote Mary Barrett who summed up the match as follows – “When Deirdre O’Toole is on her game, she is unbeatable!” The ladies shook hands on the 14th green at the end of a wonderful match. Deirdre O’Toole played an incredible match to win the 2024 singles Matchplay title and many congratulations from everyone to her. Past Captain’s Day The sun shone on the past captains as they took to the course on Saturday 21st Sept. A nice cup of coffee and a scone pre-golf went down very well, as the ladies' draw determined the order of play. Anne Speedie got the measure of the course very quickly and by the back 9 was sinking putts unashamedly. While Brighidin Hawke gave her a run for her money up to the 18th, it was Anne who returned the best score of 42pts to win the Ladies Past Captains Trophy 2024 with an incredible 42pts. Brighidin came runner up with an excellent 40pts. Ladies Winter Links The ladies winter links kicks off on Thursday 26th September. There are still a few tee times available. Call the club on (074) 915 9459 to book. Play in Pink Ladies Open Fri 4th Oct is the ladies play in pink Open with funds raised going to Breast Cancer Research. All funds from the ladies October Re-Entry are also being donated to this worthy cause. Results Past Captains Winner – Anne Speedie 42pts Runner-Up – Brighidin Hawke 40pts Sunday Members Competition Winner – Marian Overend 38pts Runner-Up – Anne Busch 37pts Senior set for battle
Joe Hensey and his Donegal Seniors side are in a battle after the first instalment of their final against Cloughaneely. The Falcarragh side emerged unscathed from that outing, taking 2.5 matches to equal the home side in Portsalon. They go again in Cloughaneely on Sunday, 22nd September with a 1.00pm start. Best of luck to Joe and his team, all support welcome. Club Results Saturday 14th September Winner: Joe Coyle (13) – 36 pts BOT Runner-up: Alan O'Doherty (13) – 36 pts Sunday 15th September Winner: Brendan McHugh (17) – 38 pts BOT Runner-up: Mark Cohen (20) – 38 pts Gross: Daniel Shields (6) – 32 gross pts Third: John Shields (16) – 37 pts Sunday 1st September Winner: Gerard Duffy (13) – 41 pts Runner-up: Gerard Gallagher (22) – 40 pts BOT Gross: Eamonn McConigley (5) – 30 gross pts Third: Gary McBride (21) – 40 pts Captain's Outing – Rosses Point Saturday 14th September Winner: Charlie Hickland Runner-up: Johnny Kelly Third: Shane Sandilands Ladies News & Results Mary McDaid Tournament. The annual tournament for the much sought after Mary McDaid Trophy was won by the ladies from Letterkenny Golf Club on Saturday 14th September. Roisin Kerr, daughter of Mary McDaid represented the McDaid family in presenting the trophy, which is in memory of all deceased members of each of the clubs. The three-ball team format made up of a member from each club, not only are playing for their club but also for their team. The added twist of each team being given the yellow ball, with every team member playing a hole in turn with the said yellow ball until it is either lost, sunk or handed back after the18 holes. The only pressure in golf is the weather. Allegedly! Speaking of the weather – I would love to say it was a hot humid day, but alas the high winds, and rain persisted throughout. However, the day as always produced a great spirit of friendship among the ladies. Congratulations to Letterkenny on their great score. Past Captain’s Day Lady Captain Noreen wishes all the past Lady Captain’s a great day this Saturday. Tee times from 11am are reserved for the ladies preceded by tea and scones in the clubhouse at 10.15am. The annual Past Captain’s dinner will take place at 7.30pm. Ladies Winter Links The ladies winter links commences on Thursday 26th September. Book online on BRS or call the club house 074-915-9459 Play in Pink Ladies Open 4th October Breast Cancer Research is the recipients of all funds raised from this fun event. Play in Pink is about rising awareness of breast cancer and research. Fri 4th October has been allocated as a Ladies Open to raise funds. Book online through BRS or call the club on 074-915-9459 October Re-Entry All fees from the October Re-Entry competition will also be donated to the Breast Cancer Research fund. Remember, your first entry must be in a qualifying competition and thereafter for the rest of the month play as often as you can! Results- Mary McDaid Trophy – Letterkenny Golf Club Team Results Winners – Team 6 - 101 pts Frances Shannon Portsalon, Kathleen Kelly Letterkenny, Hazel Russell Rosapenna. Runners-Up team 5 – 95 pts Roseanne Logue Portsalon, Angela Kilgallen Letterkenny, Terri Martin Rosapenna. 3rd – Team 7 91 pts Deirdre Hensey Portsalon, Lorna Reynolds Letterkenny, Terri McBride Rosapenna. Overall Individual Winner – Gillian Dempsey Letterkenny 39 pts Yellowball Winners Team 1 – Lady Captain Noreen McConigley Portsalon, Lady Captain Anne Flannery Letterkenny, Vice Lady Captain Helena McBride Rosapenna. Sunday Members Results Winner – Anne Speedie 34 pts Bot Runner-Up Mae Blaney 34 pts. Club Results
Wednesday 4th September Winner: Mark Bradley (24) – 41 pts Runner-up: John Logue (17) 39 pts Saturday 7th September Winner: Cathal Roarty (17) – 41 pts Runner-up: Cian McGettigan (14) – 38 pts Gross: Ryan McGettigan (0) – 34 gross pts Third: Noel Gillespie ( 23 ) – 36 pts Sunday 8th September Winner: Wesley Shannon (29) – 40 pts Runner-up: Stephen Boucher (17) – 39 pts Gross: Philip Durning (11) – 28 gross pts Third: Pauric Curley (24) – 35 pts Ladies News Mary McDaid Tournament Portsalon, Letterkenny and Rosapenna ladies will compete this Saturday for the annual Mary McDaid Trophy in memory of all our deceased members. The honour belongs to the club with the best score on the day who bring home the Trophy to their club. However, the fun part of the day is the inter-club three ball. The first question on most players lips is “Which team returned their yellow ball?” Incredibly it is the pressure of retaining the yellow ball, from wayward drives into all sorts of trouble, not forgetting the shots over the drains at 2, 16, 17 & 18 that separates the golfers from the golfers! I name these particular holes, because I am not playing & therefore under no pressure! Proud is the team who returns the yellow ball with their card! Ladies Winter Links Last week there was an incorrect date given. Winter links starts on Thursday 26th Sept. Book on BRS or call the club to reserve your tee times. 074 – 915 – 9459 Ladies Open & Play in Pink It’s a Save the Date! Play in Pink on the 4th October is the annual fundraiser for breast cancer research. Book your tee times directly with the club – the number is above, or on BRS when it opens a week in advance. Ladies Results What a score from Ita Ward who has returned some excellent cards this year. Birdies on 10 & 12 help with an excellent score of 41 points! Weekend Members – Winner – Ita Ward 41pts Runner-Up – Deirdre Hensey 36pts August Monthly Re-Entry Winner – Aedeen Conway 74 Runner-Up Mary Barrett 68 BOT Portsalon advance to Donegal League decider
The Portsalon Donegal League team have booked their spot in this year's final after overcoming Bundoran on Sunday afternoon. Under the tutelage of Cathal Canning, the long-serving skipper, the team battled past a strong Bundoran side with an exceptional Donegal League pedigree, overturning a 3-2 first leg loss to get the required 3.5 points at home. Leading the side out, Johnny Shields and Kevin Boyce were 2&1 winners in match, while Jack Friel and Stephen Connolly came up trumps in match two, winning their match on the 14th green. In the middle pairing, the reliable Paddy McGowan and David Butler partnership enjoyed a 7&6 win, going a long way to wiping out the hole differential and leaving Portsalon in need of just a half point from the two remaining matches on the course. That half point duly came as Joe Hensey and Odhran McGowan took control of match five, going three-up after 15 holes and, with that half-point assured the match was called in. Shane Sandilands and Donal Callaghan Jnr were still embroiled in their battle, headed for the 17th tee, when the game was called in. Congrats to team captain Cathal and his squad. After some near misses in the Donegal League in recent times, they'll be hoping to get over the line but it won't be easy with either Gweedore or Cloughaneely to come in the final later this month. Club Results Wednesday 28th August Winner: Kevin Boyce (5) – 40 pts BOT Runner-up: Dean Shields (14) 40 pts Saturday 31st August Winner: Brendan Cullen (22) – 40 pts BOT Runner-up: Gerard Dorian (18) – 40 pts BOT Gross: Johnny Shields (4) – 33 gross pts Third: David Bonner ( 8 ) – 40 pts Sunday 1st September Winner: Gerard Duffy (13) – 41 pts Runner-up: Gerard Gallagher (22) – 40 pts BOT Gross: Eamonn McConigley (5) – 30 gross pts Third: Gary McBride (21) – 40 pts Ladies News Mary McDaid Team Lady Captain Noreen McConigley will lead her team on the 14th Sept as follows : Mary Barrett, Claire Ferry, Deirdre O’Toole, Roseanne Logue , Frances Shannon, Deirdre Hensey and Róisín McCormack. Ladies Winter Links Incredibly, 27th September is the first of our ladies winter links series. Where did the summer disappear to? Please call the pro shop to book times (074) 915 9459 or book on BRS when the timesheet opens. Ladies Open Save the date! 4th October is not only the Portsalon Ladies Open, but it is also the Play in Pink fundraiser for breast cancer research. Results 1st Sept Winner : Mary Barrett 39 pts Runner- Up : Claire Ferry 37pts Club News
Horkan wins Presidents Prize Donal Callaghan Snr held his Presidents prize on Saturday, the final Major of the summer for gents and ladies, and it was Garrett Horkan (30) that won the top prize with a fine score of 41 points. Heavy showers throughout the day ensured that playing conditions were often testing. Diarmuid Logue (6) took next-best with a superb 40 pts, while Sarah Nicholl (21) was also able to tally 40 pts for third place ahead of Giles Kilpatrick (21), also on 40 pts. The gents gross went the way of former Captain Eamonn McConigley (5) with 30 gross pts, while Claire McGonagle (5) won the Ladies gross with 27 gross pts. Paul Armstrong held off the competition to take the not-to-be-sniffed at distinction of Best Past President. Donal thanked everyone that played on the day for turning out and for the continuing courtesy that is shown to him by everyone in the club. He also paid a special debt of thanks to his predecessor, Paul Armstrong, and Club Manager Daragh Lyons for their invaluable assistance across recent years in his various roles within Portsalon GC. Captain Pat Horner told the assembled gathering that Donal has held almost every position imaginable within the club, with great distinction, while Lady Captain Noreen McConigley paid tribute to Donal for the excellent steering job he has done in recent years as the popularity of our President was clear for all to see. Donal Callaghan's Presidents Day – Saturday 24th August Winner: Garrett Horkan (30) – 41 pts Runner-up: Diarmuid Logue (6) – 40 pts BOT Third: Sarah Nicholl (21) – 40 pts BOT Fourth: Giles Kilpatrick (21) – 40 pts Men's Gross: Eamonn McConigley (5) – 30 gross pts Ladies Gross: Claire McGonagle (5) – 27 gross pts 1st Nine: Ger Hardiman (34) – 21 pts 2nd Nine: Francis Shanahan (26) – 22 pts Past President: Paul Armstrong Nearest The Pin Men: Joe Ferry Nearest The Pin Women: Geraldine Hickland Longest Drive Men: Sean Hensey Longest Drive Ladies: Rachel Hall Juniors enjoy Major day in Portsalon Thursday was 'Major day' for our juniors in Portsalon with the annual staging of the Kernaghan Cup and Shaw Shield. The Kernaghan Cup - for junior golfers without an official handicap – was won by Jack Sweeney after he defeated Cormac McIntyre in the final, with Christian Givan and Ruairi Hull the defeated semi-finalists. Well done to all and definitely some bright talents on display. The Shaw Shield - for under-18's with an official Golf Ireland handicap – was won by Charlie Patton playing off 12 with a superb tally of 38 points as he pipped 14-handicapper Harry Brown on the break-of-tie. Our thanks to Junior Convenor Eamonn McConigley and Club Manager Daragh Lyon for their invaluable help today and all year – without them it wouldn’t be possible – and to all that assisted on the course, in the shop and upstairs today to ensure our juniors had a memorable day Mary McDaid The qualifier for the annual Mary McDaid interclub day will be held on Friday 30th and Sunday 1st Sept. Don’t forget to sign the entry sheet in the locker room. The tournament will be played on the 14th September. Condolences Lady Captain Noreen and the ladies branch extend their deepest sympathies to Bernard and all the O’Kane family in Derry on the passing of Sally, who proudly served as our Lady Captain in 2016. Sally passed away peacefully at home on the 20th August. Sally’s warmth, kindness and generosity of spirit will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her. Donal Callaghan's Presidents Day
Best wishes to our Club President, Donal Callaghan Snr, ahead of his big day on Saturday. President's Day is the final Major of the summer in Portsalon, offering those players that have gone 'close, but not close enough' one final opportunity to get the job done. A bit like Arsenal, the pressure will be on to succeed for those that fall into that category! Boycey leaves Portsalon dancing in the dark Kevin Boyce somehow managed to hold his nerve on the second sudden death playoff hole on Wednesday night as Portsalon completed a remarkable Junior League fightback win over Dunfanaghy in near darkness. He may be better known for his exploits with the guitar under the lights, but last night it was the putter that called the tune of success amid the torches of his teammates. Team captain Dermot Shields saw his defeated 4-1 in the first leg but they went on the attack at home and confident wins from Ciaran McCormick, Davitt Walsh and Boyce were enough to get them back in the tie, while Clive Davidson went down fighting against some exceptional golf. Last to finish in regulation time was Paddy McGowan and he produced a birdie on the first extra hole in his match to force a 5-5 stalemate and a resulting sudden death shootout. With light fading fast, the teams agreed to go down the 1st and back up the 18th holes in pursuit of a winner. The first extra hole was halved in pars and, with light rapidly running out and torches to the fore, the wily Boyce laid up on 18, chipped on and two-putted for a bogey that was good enough to win the playoff in exceptionally difficult playing conditions. Although, gutted, the Dunfanaghy team were sporting in defeat, continuing the manner in which both legs were played. Dermot and his side now move on to face Cloughaneely next and, presumably, they will be glad to get back playing in broad daylight when they do! Club Results Wednesday 14th August Winner: Ronan McClafferty (15) – 46 pts Runner-up: Cathal Canning ( 8 ) – 40 pts Gross: Sean Hensey (4) – 33 pts Third: Mick McGlynn (32) – 39 pts Saturday 17th August Winner: Cian Page ( 8 ) – 42 pts Runner-up: Paddy Sheridan (18) – 40 pts Gross: Kevin Hensey (4) – 32 gross pts Third: Thomas Cullen (14) – 38 pts Sunday 18th August Winner: Joe Hensey (16) – 42 pts BOT Runner-up: Christian Heath (20) – 42 pts Gross: Kevin McGonagle ( 8 ) – 33 gross pts Third: Vincent McDaid (13) – 39 pts Ladies News President’s Day It’s not just the welcome smile you get when you enter the shop in Portsalon Golf Club, it’s the reassurance with a twinkle in his eye, that the chocolate bar for the 10th tee box won’t add an extra pound, the gorgeous size 10 top for sale would be far too big for me, and that there will be loads of shelter on the 3rd fairway from the brisk breeze whooping in from the sea. Our club President Donal Callaghan’s role can’t be matched by any other, and I always leave the shop with a smile of expectation of many pars and the odd birdie. So, as his President’s Day approaches on Saturday, Lady Captain Noreen and the ladies branch all wish Donal a wonderful day, and regardless of the weather, a sunny one with his family and friends. Mary McDaid There will be a qualifier for the Mary McDaid annual inter-club competition on the Alternate Fri 30th August and Sun 1st Sept. Lady Captain Noreen McConigley will lead the team of 8 out on the 14th September and not the 7th As originally stated. Past Captain’s Day Past Captain’s will go ahead as planned on the 21st September, all just before the Winter Links kicks off again, but we’ll say nothing about that yet! Play in Pink The Play in Pink competition which is the annual charity fundraiser for breast cancer research and was postponed earlier in the year will now be played on October 4th which is the last of the ladies Opens this year. Results: 18th August Winner: Hilary Thompson 38pts Runner-Up: Dana Clinton 36pts 11th August Winner: Eileen McLarnon 37 pts BOT Runner-Up: Dana Clinton 37pts BOT |
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